Dear EarthTalk: If the ice caps are melting, what is happening to the salt content of the oceans? And might this contribute to weather patterns or cause other environmental problems? It’s true that the melting of the polar ice caps as a result of global warming is sending large amounts of freshwater into the world’s [...]
In case you missed it, yesterday I wrote a “Dear Obama” letter regarding healthcare reform. Dear President Obama: We Need Healthcare Reform Right Now. Health care should be a right for every person on earth, and it’s about time the U.S. catches up to the rest of the world in providing access to it for [...]
Although I rarely do it, I sometimes use this site as a place to talk about things other than just environmental issues. Today is one of those days. I have recently joined the ranks of the 47 million Americans without health insurance. I am self-employed, make a good living, and I am healthy to the [...]
This is an easy one, unless you are in a hurry. Most everyone buys stuff online and has it shipped to their house. But are you taking the time to realize how your item is being shipped to you? Companies usually give you an option of how you want something shipped – via Ground or [...]
There was some big news the other day about Whole Foods and the Alberta oil sands. Seems that Whole Foods (where I shop, mind you, until I live somewhere there is a year-round Farmers Market) signed on to a campaign by ForestEthics, committing themselves to reducing their reliance on fuel that comes from the terribly [...]
This giveaway has ended. About a month ago, I was sent a small package from Tierra Verde Soaps in Lubbock, Texas. Inside was a bar of handmade natural soap, which I have been using ever since I opened the package. This soap, which is still in my shower, was labeled Barley and Hops (Pale Ale [...]
Dear EarthTalk: I have a new linoleum floor, which I chose partly for its eco-friendliness. How do I clean and maintain it without using harsh or toxic chemicals? Whether you chose linoleum flooring for its no fuss functionality, the soft feel underfoot, its distinctive look, or its green attributes, you definitely want to take care [...]
